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Ecuador: Cashew Nut Market 2025

Cashew Nut Market Size in Ecuador

In 2021, the Ecuadorian cashew nut market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cashew Nut Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cashew nuts, when their volume decreased by -63.6% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 120%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cashew nut exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 129%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for cashew nut exports from Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cashew nut exports from Ecuador.

From 2018 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +3.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cashew nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 4.2%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2018 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +3.0% per year.

Cashew Nut Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, overseas purchases of cashew nuts increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cashew nut imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of cashew nut to Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +24.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cashew nut to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +23.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cashew nut import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -1.1% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cashew nuts in the world?

Vietnam constituted the country with the largest volume of cashew nut consumption, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, cashew nut consumption in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Burundi, with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of cashew nuts in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cashew nut production in 2021 were India, Cote d'Ivoire and Vietnam, with a combined 39% share of global production. Ghana, Burundi, Tanzania, the Philippines, Nigeria, Mali, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of cashew nuts to Ecuador?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of cashew nut to Ecuador.

What are the leading importers of cashew nuts from Ecuador?

In value terms, Canada $68) remains the key foreign market for cashew nut exports from Ecuador.

What is the average export price for cashew nuts in Ecuador?

The average cashew nut export price stood at $8,500 per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for cashew nuts in Ecuador?

The average cashew nut import price stood at $4,844 per ton in 2021, waning by -13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cashew nut market in Ecuador. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 217 - Cashew nuts

Country coverage:

Ecuador

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024